Conservation Scientists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $60,980 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.32
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $114,840
Employed locally 130
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $44,580
    50th (median)
    $60,980
    75th
    $75,810
    90th
    $114,840

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 83% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Salem, OR $98,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Bend, OR $94,310

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $83,120
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,960
    Gainesville, FL $59,950
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $57,670
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $54,320
    Florida $52,820

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$77,140
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$104,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,110
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65,310
    Biological Technicians$49,650
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Miami, FL is $29.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.60 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Miami, FL is 10.3% below the national median of $67,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conservation Scientists in Miami?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,580.